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Nebraska Spine Hospital Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review

January 14, 2016 | Awards and Recognitions, Doctors, Staff, Uncategorized |

Nebraska Spine Hospital is proud to be named by Becker’s Hospital Review as an organization included in the “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs” in 2015. According to Becker’s Hospital Review:

“The organizations on this year’s list are remarkable leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions.”

This list is developed for inclusion based on national rankings and awards from multiple organizations and institutions including: The U.S.

How to Walk in a Winter Wonderland

December 31, 2015 | Patient Education, Uncategorized |

How-to Walk in a Winter Wonderland

Winter has finally arrived in Nebraska, making its debut at Christmas this year! And while it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most dangerous. If you have to be out and about in inclement weather, take heed of some of these safety precautions to help you reduce your risk of falling this winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

December 24, 2015 | Nurse Navigator, Patient Education, Patient Services, Videos |

Watch as Nurse Navigator, Rhonda Burger, answers some of our patient’s frequently asked questions. If you have any more questions, you can visit our Patient Education page on our website. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly back tips and more!

Lower Back Pain

December 10, 2015 | Patient Education, Patient Services, Spine Conditions |

Lower Back Pain

Back pain, it’s our specialty here at Nebraska Spine Hospital. Recently we’ve talked about the not-so-common causes of upper back pain so today let’s talk a little bit about something most of you have probably experienced, lower back pain. Research suggests that over 80% of adults will experience one or more episode of back pain in their lifetime.

Dr. Woodward on Hospital Within a Hospital

December 3, 2015 | Patient Services, Videos |

Dr. Woodward of the Nebraska Spine Hospital talks about our hospital within a hospital. Encompassing 34 acute care beds, six surgical suites and one treatment suite, Nebraska Spine Hospital offers all the benefits of a stand-alone specialty hospital. Yet, its location, within Immanuel Medical Center, provides further assurance for patients with additional medical conditions beyond the spine – eliminating the need for lengthy patient transport by ambulance or helicopter.

Back Pain: The Basics

November 12, 2015 | Uncategorized |

The back and spine are designed to provide your body with strength, serve to protect the spinal cord and nerve roots while still being flexible, providing mobility. But, did you know 8 out of 10 adults will experience an episode of back pain in their lifetime? It is the second most common cause of missed workdays and the most common cause of disability;

What Are Some Causes Of Curvature Of The Spine?

November 5, 2015 | Patient Education, Spine Conditions |

When you look at a normal, healthy spine from the side it should show vertebrae stacked with the discs with gentle curving. If you are looking straight at it from a back view it should be nice and straight from the neck all the way down the back.

Meet Dr. Fuller & Learn How NSH Cares For Your Valued Time

October 29, 2015 | Doctors |

Dr. Fuller states:

“Patients have full and busy lives and they can’t waste a lot of time sitting in examining rooms, sitting in waiting rooms, waiting for appointments, hoping to be seen soon, all the while suffering. We want to be able to take care of these patients immediately and responsively.

How Spinal Stimulators Work

October 22, 2015 | Patient Education, Videos |

Dr. John Hain of the Nebraska Spine Hospital explains how spinal stimulators work to relieve back pain.
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A spinal stimulator that is a device that is place directly over the spinal cord thats blocks the electrical impulse that the brain interprets as pain from reaching it’s destination.

Spinal Cord Stimulator Procedure – What You Need To Know

October 8, 2015 | Patient Education, Spine Conditions |

Spinal cord stimulator implantation is not for everyone. As stated in the article What Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Do there are certain conditions it can help with but not everyone will benefit. Do determine if it is right for you there are two steps to the procedure.

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